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The Ferrari 312 P was a Group 6 Prototype-Sports Car used for racing in 1969 and 1970. A new version of the 1971 Sports Prototype came with a flat-12 engine, often referred to as a boxer engine. Many publications added the letter B after P to their name to indicate the type of engine, but this variant was never officially approved by Ferrari, which simply named it 1971 312P.
Ferrari built a prototype in 1969. The engine contained barely more than a 3-liter F1 Ferrari 312, which was an open Barchetta and later a closed Berlinetta tip.
The first registered race was at 12 o'clock Sebring in 1969. Due to lack of money, only one 312 P started (chassis no. 0868). Driver Mario Andretti and Chris Amon won the position and thanks to that they managed to finish second. This raised hopes for Ferrari's future victory. Two 312 Ps raced in 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans, now as Berlinettas with low resistance. They were fifth and sixth on the grid, but did not finish the race.
Ferrari 312 P had a maximum speed of 320 km / h. The engine was a rear, longitudinal V12 with a maximum output of 331 kW (450 hp). The frame was made of tubular steel. The front and rear suspensions were made up of independent triangular arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and a stabilizer. The transmission was 5 gears + reverse.
